Roque on vaccine refusers: Bahala na COVID-19 sa kanila

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Palace to LGUs: Don’t blame ‘best communicator’ Duterte for vaccine site crowding

Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque on Monday, August 9, tells Metro Manila local governments not to blame President Rodrigo Duterte for the swarming that happened at COVID-19 vaccination sites last week. He also says Duterte is the ‘best communicator’ in the country.

Barangay tanod kills curfew violator with mental illness in Tondo

A 59-year-old curfew violator with mental illness was shot dead by a village guard in Tondo, Manila on the second day of enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila, Saturday, August 7.

Robredo on rejecting Lacson’s ‘unification’ plan: If I run, I’ll fight until the end

Vice President Leni Robredo resists Senator Ping Lacson’s ‘unification’ formula in the 2022 elections because it means she will have to file for her certificate of candidacy knowing she may have to withdraw.

Angel Locsin and Neil Arce tie the knot

Actress Angel Locsin and longtime boyfriend Neil Arce tie the knot. The marriage comes over two years after they got engaged.

Cornerstone, Catriona Gray hit pause on Nas Academy course

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s talent agency Cornerstone Entertainment and the embattled Nas Academy hit pause on what would have been the Catriona Gray Academy, until the issue involving renowned traditional tattoo artist Whang-Od is fully resolved. – Rappler.com